FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wingfield Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wingfield Small Business Loans
Wingfield unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Wingfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Wingfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.